Mrs Dalloway
Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, published by Penguin Books in 1996, is a literary work that explores the intricacies of life in post-World War I London. In this edition, spanning 213 pages, readers follow Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for an evening party, reflecting on her past and the relationships that have shaped her. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a summer day, intertwining Clarissa’s memories with the experiences of those around her, including the troubled Septimus Warren Smith.
This book presents a rich tapestry of thoughts and emotions, delving into themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time. As Clarissa encounters her former lover Peter Walsh, she becomes acutely aware of the changes in herself and those she loves. Woolf’s narrative style captures the psychological depth of her characters, offering insights into their perceptions and interactions. Readers will find a profound exploration of human experience, making this edition a significant addition to the canon of classic fiction.
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London, at the end of the First World War, basks in the summer heat, and Clarissa – Mrs Dalloway – prepares for one of her charming evening parties. Yet as the evening approaches, the unexpected arrival from India of her first lover Peter Walsh, triggers vivid memories of the past until, piece by piece, Clarissa brings to the surface the story of her life, of childhood dreams, and the row so many years ago that precipitated her uneventful marriage. She is suddenly and startlingly aware of the force of life going on around her; of Septimus Warren Smith going quietly mad with shell-shock; of her daughter Elizabeth, almost now a woman, and of Peter, unaltered, yet changed as she feels herself to be. In ‘Mrs Dalloway’, Virginia Woolf reveals the differences in the way people think and see and treat one another, brilliantly evoking the feel of the time and, through the eyes of each character, the feel of life itself.
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